The grapefruit, an accidental cross between an orange and a grapefruit, was discovered on the Caribbean island of Barbados around 1750. Even today, the Caribbean Islands and the south of the USA (especially Florida) are among the main growing areas of the bittersweet fruit. Grapefruit exported to Europe, on the other hand, mostly come from Israel or South Africa.
Winter vitamin bomb
The grapefruit contains a lot of vitamin C and a whole range of valuable vitamins from the B series. These ingredients make the fruit so valuable - especially as a prevention of colds in winter, which is already lacking in vitamins. It's a good thing that grapefruit is in peak season between October and March. However, the fruit is available all year round, with imports mainly from South Africa during the warm season. By the way: not all grapefruits are the same, because there are a number of different types of grapefruit. Fruits with a lighter skin and flesh taste tart than red-fleshed specimens.
tips and tricks
Purchased grapefruits can be stored for two to three weeks, preferably in a cool place. If the fruits are not eaten fresh, they will ripen again during storage and develop a sweeter, milder taste.
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